June is Indigenous People’s Month

The Vancouver local is asking our members to take time to reflect on the contributions, challenges, and traditions of Indigenous people throughout Turtle Island on June 21st – Indigenous People’s Day. In Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 21st, people are invited to join and march from 1607 East Hastings (where this mural is on display). The march will start at 11am and go to Grandview Park on Commercial Drive, or you can meet at the park from Noon to 3pm for this special event.

There is also The Talking Stick Festival- an Indigenous festival that has a number of events scheduled. Check out their website at talkingstick.ca or fullcircle.ca

The Vancouver Public Library will also be hosting indigenous speakers and films throughout June, check VPL.ca for more details

We ask members to look into events in the communities in which they live. We insist this is NOT a holiday, but a day to reflect, learn, and get involved in the Indigenous people and traditional land which we reside on.

May 30, 2023August 16, 2023

DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY!!!

SPACES STILL AVAILABLE

5 Day CUPW Turtle Island Course

June 12th to June 16th

The course will be held at the Maritime Labour Center

#130 – 111 Victoria Dr. Vancouver, B.C. V5L 4C4

Application Deadline is Friday, June 2^nd at 9 AM. Applications will only be accepted at the Vancouver Local in person, by mail, or by fax (604) 685 4931

(Email and late applications will not be accepted)

Application forms can be found online at

http://www.cupwvancouver.org/forms

“The Turtle Island Course aims to build meaningful, long-term relationships with Indigenous peoples’ history in Canada, connects these historic events to the current context, and debunks myths and stereotypes.

It concludes with participants identifying ways to act as effective and respectful allies to Indigenous peoples in their struggle for decolonization.”

Space is extremely limited for this popular course. If you’ve already attended this course, or if you haven’t attended a General Membership Meeting in the 12 months prior to the application deadline, you will not be eligible to apply.

(The next Local General Membership Meeting is on Saturday, May 27^th at 10 AM)

In Solidarity,

Jamie McCurrach

Acting 1st Vice President , Vancouver Local 846

May 29, 2023August 16, 2023

JUNE

General Membership Meeting

Thursday, June 22^nd at 7PM

The meeting will be held in person at:

The Maritime Labour Centre

1880 Triumph Street

(Parking available in the rear off Pandora Street)

AGENDA FOR THE JUNE GMM:

Land Acknowledgment
Reading of Truth and Reconciliation: Calls to Action
Reading of new members
Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes
Business arising out of the minutes
Financials
New Business
Nominations and elections:

By Election 1^st Vice President

Organization Committee (2)

Publications Committee (2)

9. Executive Committee Motions

10. Unfinished business

11. Correspondence

12. Executive and Committee Reports

13. Good and Welfare

14. Adjournment

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

THE POSTAL WORKER

Click here to view The Spring 2023 Postal Worker in FULL COLOUR!

May 22, 2023August 16, 2023

SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR UNION WOMEN

PORTLAND OREGON/ JUNE 25 TO JUNE 28,2023

SIUW is a comprehensive leadership institute consisting of skills building workshops, cultural activities, and education sessions designed to expand our understanding of solidarity and rebuild connections across our region. This event is for all cis and trans women, non-binary, queer, questioning, and those who are comfortable in a space that centers our experiences.

This year the Vancouver Local have selected Sister Wendy Khanna (PPC) and Sister Megan Bailey (SVDC) to attend SIUW 2023.

Many thanks to all other sisters for putting their names forward.

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

May 22, 2023

VANCOUVER LOCAL 846 UNION HALL NOW UNDER RENOVATION

After months of waiting and haggling with City Hall, the building permit for our renovations has been approved!

The building we purchased used to be a vitamin production facility – now we are in the process of building a welcoming reception area, proper offices for full time officers, quiet advocate work areas and a boardroom/classroom for committee meetings and education.

During this time, access to the Union hall will be limited to APPOINTMENTS ONLY. You can still drop off paperwork in person, however, due to the dust and debris, we are unable to allow drop-in visits at this time. We strongly recommend you send documents by fax or mail.

We expect this work will take approximately 3 to 4 months. Once completed, we will host an open house for members to see the new offices.

All officers will still be available by telephone or email.

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

May 22, 2023August 16, 2023